Tetanus is also known as lockjaw, Clostridium tetani are its infectious agent.
A toxin is produced by that bacteria affects the nervous system and brain, which leads
to muscle stiffness. Neurotoxin affects the nerves which control the movement of
muscles when the spores of Clostridium tetani entered into the wound. When
tetanospasmin enters into the bloodstream, it spreads into the body immediately,
appearing tetanus symptoms. The person who is suffering from stiffness and muscle
swamp should go for the medical checkup instantaneously. After 7 to 10 days of
starting infection, the symptoms of tetanus usually appear. Doctors prescribe
metronidazole or penicillin for tetanus treatment. These antibiotics stop the bacterium
from producing endotoxin and multiplying that causes stiffness of muscles and muscle
spasms. Tetracycline is given to allergic patients instead of penicillin and
metronidazole.
Keywords: Clostridium tetani, Metronidazole, Penicillin, Tetanus,
Tetanospasmin, Tetracycline.
